Terry Francona shows he's not messing around and isn't afraid to hold players accountable with the Jeimer Candelario benching.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Monday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals and provided an injury update on Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Tyler Stephenson, and Wade Miley. Mike Petraglia shared Francona's answers on X.

The Reds have been waiting for corner infielder Jeimer Candelario to get hot and show some consistent production. That hasn't happened, and Candelario is going to the bench while manager Terry Francona gives regular playing time to Noelvi Marte at third base and Spencer Steer at first base.